New season of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' will have several local ties

by KBOI News Staff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) is lifted off the turf by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) —

Boise State fans who enjoy watching HBO's "Hard Knocks" will have a couple local reasons to tune into the new popular show this summer.

The NFL and HBO announced Wednesday that "Hard Knocks Training Camp With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers" will debut this August.

And it will feature several Idaho ties including former Boise State head coach Dirk Koetter, who's now the head coach for Tampa Bay. Also, former Boise State running back Doug Martin is on the team.